Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie: city in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States
About
Laramie is a city located in the county of Albany in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,816 and a population density of 654 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 32,661 inhabitants.
The city was created 158 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Laramie
| Population | 32,661 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wyoming (United States) |
| County | Albany County |
| Different from | Laramie County |
| Postal code | 82070–82073 |
| Phone Area Codes | 307 |
| Area | 47.15 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3114,-105.5911 |
| Named for | Jacques La Ramee |
| Altitude | 7,165 feet / 2184 meters |
| Capital city | Laramie is capital of Albany County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1868 (158 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 14:27:50 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 693 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.65% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 42℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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Geography
Laramie is located at 41°18'41"N 105°35'28"W (41.3113700, -105.5911000).
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Weather
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
5 to 15 mph S
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Laramie increased by 5.65% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,816 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,267 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,729 | 1.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,891 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31,887 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 32,136 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 32,026 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 32,447 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 32,612 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 32,711 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 32,661 | -0.15% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,888 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,569 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,201 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,551 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 32.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 93.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 3.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 311 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
Laramie zip code is 82070.
County name: Albany, County
fips: 56001
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $180,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,203 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $320 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $687 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,597 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.86 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,330 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 62,379 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,630 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 281,906 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $37,488 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,625 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,429 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 604 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 254 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 150 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 30 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 524 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 36 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 515 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,326.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.69 |
Services and Civic Places in Laramie
1Laramie City Hall
Rating: 4.3 (4)
406 E Ivinson Ave, Laramie, WY 82070 View details
Phone: +13077215200 | Website available
2Laramie City Crime Prevention
420 E Ivinson Ave, Laramie, WY 82070 View details
Phone: +13077215327 | Website available
3Laramie City Accounting
406 E Ivinson Ave, Laramie, WY 82070 View details
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4Agriculture Department-Analytical
1174 Snowy Range Rd, Laramie, WY 82070, United States View details
Phone: +13077422984
People born in Laramie (48)
People born in Laramie, including actor Jim Beaver, professional basketball player Jaycee Carroll, politician Sheridan Downey, .
More notable people
- George Bagby (American politician) he was born in 05/05/1937
- Gerry Spence (American lawyer) he was born in 08/01/1929
- Glen S. Hopkinson (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1946
- Herbert J. Brees (United States general) he was born in 12/06/1877
- Stanley Galen Smith (American botanist (1926-2015)) he was born in 25/03/1926
- John Burrough (American football player) he was born in 17/05/1972
- John McCloskey (American baseball player) he was born in 20/08/1882
- Joyce Coad (American actress (1917-1987)) she was born in 14/04/1917
- Lee Ann Roripaugh (American poet) she was born in 01/01/1965
- Pat Matson (American football player) he was born in 22/07/1944
- Richard Honaker (American politician) he was born in 10/03/1951
- Spenser (literary character)
- Sue Rahr (American sheriff)
- Thurman Arnold (American judge) he was born in 02/06/1891
- Wade Rathke (American labor organizer) he was born in 05/08/1948
- Henry Wriston (President of Brown University) he was born in 04/07/1889
- Raymond A. Johnson (American aviator) he was born in 01/01/1912
- Jesse O'Hara (Montana politician) he was born in 15/11/1943
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Laramie, WY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240727 | University of Wyoming | Laramie (WY) | 82071 |
| 240718 | WyoTech | Laramie (WY) | 82070-9519 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Laramie, WY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHY | Cheyenne, Wyoming | 222 Deming Drive | BUS |
| FCC | Fort Collins, Colorado | 250 North Mason St. | BUS |
| WHT | Wheatland, Wyoming | 1857 West Mariposa Parkway | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Laramie.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Laram Post Office | Laramie (WY) | 82072 |
Other cities in Albany County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Albany County , WY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centennial | 270 | A city in Albany County, Wyoming |
| Rock River | 259 | This Albany County town is situated at an elevation of 6, 896 feet in southeastern Wyoming. |
Distance to Other Cities
Laramie distances to largest Wyoming cities